A New Year's Eve feast with 22 dishes goes viral on social media, including a nearly extinct dish.

Amidst the bustling preparations for the Lunar New Year, social media is flooded with images of offerings and meals shared everywhere. However, two recent stories about these offerings and meals have captured the attention of many, not only for their visual appeal but also for the spiritual and traditional values ​​behind each image.

A user named Khanh Ly on Threads recently caused a sensation online with a photo of a New Year's Eve dinner prepared for the 29th day of the lunar year, featuring 22 elaborately arranged dishes that left everyone in awe.

Khánh Ly's cheerful status update revealed that she started cooking at 7 a.m. and almost worked continuously until noon to complete all the dishes. Her meal included familiar Tet dishes such as green sticky rice cakes, boiled chicken, fried spring rolls, braised fish, boiled and stir-fried mixed vegetables, but what caught many people's attention most was the return of dishes with strong traditional flavors, including stir-fried almonds with mixed vegetables and especially "mọc vân ám" - a traditional Hanoi dish with multicolored meatballs symbolizing the five elements, rarely seen on family feast tables today due to its elaborate preparation, requiring a lot of time and skill.

Not only was the meal abundant in quantity, but its presentation was also striking. Pork sausage was cut and arranged into flower shapes, the dishes were meticulously crafted from shrimp and vegetables, the translucent pork skin jelly was simmered until tender, and the stews and braised dishes were all carefully prepared in terms of color and presentation. Under the post, many comments praised the owner's resourcefulness, skill, and effort in preparing the meal, with some even jokingly saying they wanted to help wash the dishes just to "enjoy" the meal.

Along with the vibrant and colorful Tet feasts, another story has also captured the attention of the online community, but in a gentler and more profound way. It's the "365-day diary" of Ms. Do Thu Ngoc, 35, a teacher in Hanoi, who has documented the offerings she makes to her ancestors each month for a year. Her personal page, with images of each simple yet solemn offering, has become a story that resonates with viewers, as they seem to see the reverence, sincerity, and traditional values ​​preserved through each full moon, new moon, and Tet holiday.

Throughout this journey, Ms. Ngoc doesn't chase after extravagance or ostentation, but focuses on every small detail to create offerings that, though simple, are solemn and respectful. The family altar is arranged harmoniously, blending traditional rituals with feng shui principles, with carefully placed vases, incense burners, candles, and candlesticks, reflecting reverence for ancestors throughout the year. She shares that on busy days, the offering is simply a single flower, an apple, and a bowl of sweet soup, but that's when she feels the deepest sense of peace, setting aside all worries to sincerely pray.

Through the images posted, each season brings its own unique character: from the offerings on the first day of Tet with their red and yellow hues, to chrysanthemums and many other characteristic seasonal flowers, each item is meticulously selected and harmoniously combined with the worship space. Ms. Ngoc's story is not simply a collection of offerings; for many, it is proof of a kind heart, a respect for tradition, and gratitude for one's roots, which is why this story has spread so strongly on social media.

These two seemingly different stories reflect the same thing: in the hustle and bustle of modern life, there are still people who choose to dedicate their time and effort to preserving traditional family values, from the heartwarming family meals during Tet (Lunar New Year) to the regular offerings to ancestors throughout the year. These are not only beautiful images but also expressions of respect, gratitude, and a connection between the past and the present.

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